{"id":12406,"date":"2020-08-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/?p=12406"},"modified":"2021-04-06T14:36:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T14:36:43","slug":"10-expert-surveillance-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightfastvideos.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/12\/10-expert-surveillance-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Expert Surveillance Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\nAs a special agent, conducting surveillance is one of the things we do the most. In this article, I am going to share with you some of my expert surveillance techniques you can use to improve your surveillance abilities.\n\nThere may come a time when you need to surveil someone. This could be your spouse or significant other, or your teenage child, or you may be a private investigator as I am. In either case, these techniques will make your surveillance go smoother and easier.\n\n\n\n[dfads params='groups=292&limit=1&orderby=random']\n

Be Discrete<\/h3>\nAt the base of all surveillance techniques is a healthy dose of discretion. When it comes down to it, no matter how advanced your methods are on collecting information or spying on others, if you are operating in an obvious manner, you\u2019re not likely to uncover the information you are seeking. Additionally, your actions will likely bring some unwanted attention.\n\nSo, during your surveillance, be sure that you wear clothes that blend in with the general population where you are operating. I recommend you have a few extra items of clothing you can throw on in case your environment changes during the surveillance and you have to remain discrete. Also, make sure you have a discrete vehicle you can use during your operation. You must do all you can to not draw unnecessary attention to yourself.\n

Embody Your Role<\/h3>\nIf you\u2019re playing a role to get closer to your subject (ex: a construction worker) make sure you have a backstory in case an astute observer challenges you or you have to go into your role than you anticipated.\n\nFor example, if you\u2019re pretending to do some construction work and your subject approaches you and asks you what you are working on, make sure you know enough about your construction to carry on a conversation. It\u2019s essential that you can maintain your cover if things heat up.\n

Be knowledgeable of Your Area of Operations<\/h3>\nYou never want to be in a position where you\u2019re lost in the area; you\u2019re operating in. Therefore, one of the most critical surveillance techniques you can have is being able to familiarize yourself with local roads and landmarks quickly.\n\nBy knowing your way around an area, you will be able to get out of a tricky situation quickly if you need to. This school will also come in handy so that you won\u2019t get lost while tailing a subject.\n
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Know All You Can About Your Subject<\/h3>\nTo track someone, you have to know that person as best you can. You should familiarize their habits and know their schedule.\n\nTo gather this information, first, conduct a thorough background check. Try to discover if the subject is violent. If you are able, talk to sources to get as much additional information about your subject as possible.\n

Consider Having a Backup<\/h3>\nSometimes, no matter how discreet you are, someone hanging around an area for too long is bound to get noticed. One of the surveillance techniques you can use to lessen suspicion is by working with a partner on some surveillances. Having a partner of the opposite sex is a good choice.\n\nThis can also help with your cover too as you will seem to be a couple that is less likely to be noticed by onlookers.\n\n[dfads params='groups=292&limit=1&orderby=random']\n

Carry Good Recording Devices<\/h3>\nNo matter how good your surveillance techniques are if you\u2019re not capturing high-quality evidence, you\u2019re not going to be successful. Therefore, if you need actually to capture the behavior you are surveilling, say for court purposes or if you are working as a private investigator, make sure you have the proper equipment. Ensure that you have a good DSLR camera with a telephoto lens and a video camera as part of your equipment.\n

Use Available Records<\/h3>\nKnowledge is power when you are conducting an investigation. Because of that, surveillance techniques often include going through court and public records to dig up more intel on your subject.\n\nTo access court records, you can start with archives.gov<\/a>. For public records, you can use services like Westlaw and LexisNexis\n

Use Social Media<\/h3>\nYou can use social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to gather an incredible amount of information on your subject. As a private investigator, I often start my surveillance by following my target on social media subject through those mediums. I recommend you do the same.\n

Consider Dumpster Diving<\/h3>\nAs a special agent, I often had to sift through people\u2019s garbage to gather valuable information. In most states, when people put their trash out, it\u2019s no longer considered their property. If this is the case in your state, you can gather a lot of knowledge on your subject by going through their trash.\n\nBe sure to do this late at night and quietly. You will almost certainly draw confrontation from your subject or their neighbors during the day.\n

Always Follow the Law<\/h3>\nYou may not be conducting a surveillance to use the results as evidence in a case like I used to as a special agent and still do as a private investigator, but you still don\u2019t want to run into legal trouble. When conducting your surveillance, always make sure you are following local rules and regulations.\n\nNever put yourself in a situation where you could end up in jail or getting injured.\n\nAlways operate in a discreet fashion, become a local area expert, embody your role, and get creative in the ways you dig up information on your subject as long as your methods are legal.\n\n\n>> Click Here To Check Out Derek Smith's Special Agent Combat Course\n<\/a><\/strong>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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